Chef Salary in South Bend, Indiana

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How much does a Chef make in South Bend, IN? The average Chef salary in South Bend, IN is $50,366 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,779 and $58,729. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Chef Salary	$37,781	South Bend,IN	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$43,779	South Bend,IN	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$50,366	South Bend,IN	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$58,729	South Bend,IN	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$66,342	South Bend,IN	March 01, 2025

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Sous Chef

Carne Mare - New York , NY

Chef Andrew Carmellini is seeking a SOUS CHEF to join him at Carne Mare at Pier 17 in the Seaport District of Manhattan. Carne Mare is a new, state of the art Italian chophouse by Chef Andrew ...

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Shinola Hotel - Detroit , MI

James Beard Award-Winning Chef Andrew Carmellini and the New York City-based NoHo Hospitality Group team is in Detroit! Featuring Detroit-inspired design with multiple food and beverage venues from ...

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Executive Chef

Bar Boulud - New York , NY

The Executive Chef at Bar Boulud is responsible for the overall quality and profitability of the restaurant and ensures that all personnel and systems function efficiently so that guests are ...

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Chef de Cuisine

bōm - New York , NY

Who you are: The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for establishing and executing superior guest experience through excellent food and hospitality. This position supports the Executive Chef by ...

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The Chef Agency - Winston-Salem , NC

Winston-Salem, NC Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Winston-Salem, NC. The ideal candidate will have a strong ...

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Executive Chef

Shippy's - Southampton , NY

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall quality and profitability of the restaurant and ensures that all personnel and systems function efficiently so that guests are satisfied, the ...

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Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.

October 31, 2022

Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.

February 28, 2023

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.

March 12, 2023

Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

March 12, 2023

Documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.

April 22, 2023

Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products.

April 27, 2023

Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.

May 01, 2023

Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

May 02, 2023

Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.

May 04, 2023

Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.

May 21, 2023

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About South Bend, Indiana

South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 318,586 and Combined Statistical Area of 721,296. It is the fourth-largest city in Indiana, serving as the economic and cultural hub of Northern Indiana. The highly ranked University of Notre Dame is located just to the north in unincorporated Notre Dame, Indiana and is an integral contributor to the reg...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in South Bend, IN. The base salary for Chef ranges from $43,779 to $58,729 with the average base salary of $50,366. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,151 to $59,500 with the average total cash compensation of $50,859.

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About South Bend, Indiana South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from whi....More

South Bend, Indiana area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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